"I'm saddened by the passing of my friend, Lanny Olson. Lanny was a family man, a friend, and a true leader in his community. I am thankful for the time I had with Lanny and his family last May, when I gave the oath to induct his daughter Ashley into the Air Force at her graduation from the Air Force Academy. Lanny will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the lives he touched. His wife and daughters are in my thoughts and prayers," U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce said.